Barbera

Barbera Sovrana is a fruity, very pleasing wine with a deep ruby colour and a powerful nose of ripe cherries and earthy tones. On the palate, it is balanced and of medium length. SUPERIORE.DE

"A crisp, nimble red with ripe red berries and some floral notes. Hint of cocoa powder, too Long, clean and fresh finish. Always a good barbera." James Suckling

The charming Barbera Rosso Fuoco shines ruby red with distinct violet reflections. Intense scent of wild berries, spices and ripe sour cherries. On the palate, fruit and harmony, the clear structure and the balanced finish are convincing. SUPERIORE.DE

La Villa is a casual feminine Barbera d'Asti that smells of ripe red fruits, flowers and spices. Round and focused on the palate with a silky texture and good length. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright ruby and a full bouquet of dark berry fruit such as blackcurrant, the Fontanelle shows in the glass. Its primary aromas emerge with an incredible freshness, simplicity and directness. Dense and round, the juicy, fresh taste unfolds on the palate with Barbera-typical acidity and well-integrated tannin. With its tangy acidity and alcohol content of 14.5%, one should have a cheesy risotto ready to support it. SUPERIORE.DE

Lively bright ruby red. Initially slightly reductive on the nose, Terra soon reveals its great spicy profile of small red forest fruits, medicinal herbs and nutty notes. On the palate with medium pressure, a very pleasant dynamic and great drinking flow. The lively and refreshing acidity, together with its likeable red fruitiness, make it an excellent food companion. An exceptional Barbera that will still be fun to drink many years from now. SUPERIORE.DE

Dreamlike Barbera, dedicated to the last work (La Luna e i Falo = Young Moon) of the writer Cesare Pavese. This wine symbolises the connection to the earth and to one's own origins. Dark purple. On the nose complex aromas of dark red, plump, juicy cherries, finest spices, plums and black forest berries. In the mouth polished, dense and with lots of fruit. Present but silky tannins, finely enclosed by the fruit, finesse-rich and persistent with a first-class acid structure. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark ruby red with violet. In the nose with a clear use of wood, light malt, milk chocolate, then violets and wild berries. On the palate supple and with a rich melting, comes in many layers, then in the finish unfortunately a bit consuming due to the wood use." Falstaff

"Rather complex nose here with a black-fruit core that’s colored by a variety of aromas, from hazelnuts to clay-like minerals, violets and perfumed bark. The same complexity on the almost full-bodied palate with luscious, sweet-fruit flavors and a controlled finish with very fine, lightly firm tannins. Long, savory aftertaste. Nicely done. This is serious barbera that will age nicely for some years. Gets better and better every vintage." James Suckling

The spicy opulence of the Fiulòt is incomparable: ruby red colour with a violet hue, a bouquet of cherries and hints of bitter almond and liquorice. The palate is caressed by the elegant body and the fullness of fruit. The cherry finish offers a beautiful aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Linear and focused, with boysenberry, plum and violet flavors riding the lively structure. Balanced and long, showing flashes of licorice on the finish." Wine Spectator

Ruby red, with strong violet nuances, lively foam, slightly sparkling. Fragrant, racy, vinous, of red fruits. Its taste is exceptionally lively, very fresh, cheerful and untamed. The wine goes well with the whole menu, preferably with very well seasoned meat, cold cuts and hard cheeses. SUPERIORE.DE

Fontanabianca has created an elegant and densely packed Barbera. It shows the exuberance and potential of the grape, yet with appropriate restraint. It is neither jammy nor too fruity, but indulges with a fine dose of dried cherry and plum aromas, plus some Spanish cedar with a fine citrus note. A well-balanced drop with a beautiful final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Revealing dark cherry and dried blackberry, the Fontanabianca 2019 Barbera d'Alba Superiore is a mid-weight expression that delivers the black fruit intensity this grape is known for, but it also shows a good level of mouth-freshening acidity. This wine would pair nicely with a flatbread or pinsa topped with pulled pork and smoked cheese. You get good value here." Robert Parker

An opulent Barbera Superiore with class, with equally high-quality equipment, full-bodied and dense with an intense ruby-red colour. The bouquet is fruity with blackcurrants, cherries, chocolate and blackberries, the taste is very deep and rich, the finish is long and fruity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Impenetrable, deep ruby. Gorgeous seductive sweet, rich blackberry nose with savoury oak notes. Rich yet not heavy or sweet on the palate and with sappy acidity integrated in the generous blackberry and blueberry fruit. Quite a heady drink that scores high on the hedonism scale." Jancis Robinson

"Here’s a nice barbera with fresh cherries and berries and a tinge of herb – almost rosemary. Medium body, fresh acidity and a crisp, fruity finish." James Suckling

Ruby red and with a typical aroma of red fruits, in which spicy aromas and light vanilla tones from the oak mingle. The dense fruit, a harmonious acidity and the velvety tannin determine the long taste of this top-class Barbera. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, intense ruby-violet. Intense and memorable nose, of blackberries and plums, some dark chocolate in the background. Fine spicy components on the palate, exceedingly juicy, shows good drinking flow, long finish, after cherries and chocolate." Falstaff

"Sour cherry compote, warm baking spices, and dark fruit perfume. A powerful wine with saltiness and balanced acidity with firm tannins." Decanter

Barbera d'Alba with lots of fruit, expressive aromas of menthol, pine, leather and exotic spices - excellently structured. Outstanding value. SUPERIORE.DE

"We want this land to say: Barbera. We have always thought that, ever since the first vineyards that grandfather Giuseppe left to his father Giacomo, where grapes were grown for La Monella. Then those between Rocchetta and Belveglio (the Bricco dell'Uccellone sites), which mother Anna brought as a dowry, and the Montebruna vineyards, which we bought and merged - and still look at with great pride." Familie Bologna

With the same respect for the landscape and the grape variety, the first vintage of Curej was harvested in 2019, and the name says it all: it is the nickname of the families who have always lived in the village of Rocchetta Tanaro, with 1,400 inhabitants. So this wine is a very impressive reminder of its roots, the typical taste of the Barbera grape and the open, wide and happy panaroma enjoyed from the San Bernardo winery.

Curej is an extremely fresh, straightforward and precise Barbera, full of primary aromas, which reflects the signature of the Braida winery, famous for the grape, in the most impressive way, because hardly anyone can interpret the DNA of this classic Piemontese grape variety better than Rafaella and Giuseppe Bologna! SUPERIORE.DE

The Barbera vines for Sentieri, which are over 30 years old, stand at an altitude of around 300m on predominantly calcareous soils in the natural amphitheatre of Monleale. It shows the big opposite of an opulent, dense style. Sentieri has a beautiful Italian freshness and is 100% focused on the primary fruit of the Barbera grape. It presents plenty of breed and a personality that is distinguishedly restrained and very well balanced. For us, this is Barbera at its purest and here Walter Massa impressively proves that he is not only capable of top performance with the white Timorasso. And once again we are more than taken with the excellent value his wines. SUPERIORE.DE

Convincing selection of "La Luna e i Falò" from grapes harvested exclusively in the DOCG area of Nizza Monferrato. Its colour is deep red and as dense as its bouquet of wild berries, plums and tobacco with a fine toasty vanilla note from the barrique. The soft, spicy taste lingers long and with great elegance. SUPERIORE.DE

AltareBarbera d'Alba 2020 is supple, juicy and immediate, with an abundance of dark red and purple fruits, sweet spices and flowers. Silky and beautifully expressive in the glass, it will be a great pleasure to drink over the next few years with its lovely core of fruit and bracing acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2020 Barbera d'Alba is soft, fruity and inviting. Bright red/plum fruit, cinnamon, rose petal and mint are pushed forward. This juicy, refreshing Barbera is a real charmer." Vinous

Pleasantly fresh and complex, the Barbera d'Alba Piani presents itself. A remarkable concentration in its fragrance of dark fruits and sweet aromas of toasted oak. On the palate, full-bodied, silky-textured tannins and harmonious all around. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright ruby red with violet reflections and intensely fragrant, very clear, the Ca' di Pian shows ripe dark cherry and black currant. Beautifully juicy on the palate, it develops with power, but always remains elegant. A hint of mint in the precise finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Pio Cesare's Barbera is absolutely delicious every year. Racy smelling of red cherries, a little chocolate and plums, it has a supple texture on the palate, plays skilfully with its well-proportioned acidity and is an excellent companion to rich dark meat dishes with its body, power and length. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Pio Cesare 2019 Barbera d'Alba delivers nice richness and concentration, with fresh blueberry, blackberry and plum. I love that the Barbera grape can bring about all that black fruit intensity without feeling too heavy or concentrated. Indeed, this wine is remembered for its freshness above all else and its food-friendly versatility." Robert Parker

"This is bright and focused, exuding blackberry, black cherry and violet flavors. Balanced and firm on the long, fruit- and earth-tinged aftertaste." (Platz 38 - Top100 Wine Spectator 2021) Wine Spectator

Dreamlike Barbera from a world-famous vineyard, complex aromas of dark red, plump, juicy cherries, finest spices and black forest berries on the nose. In the mouth polished, dense, enormous amounts of glycerine and sweet fruit, present but silky tannins, finely enclosed by the fruit, finesse-rich, persistent, first-class acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, rich ruby-violet. Intense nose with notes of pickled cherries, some wild raspberry, cardamom in the background. Juicy, very well developed cherry fruit, shows good tension, fine chocolate notes in the final." Falstaff

"The 2019 Barbera d’Asti Montebruna is laced with copious super-ripe dark cherry and plum fruit. Mocha, new leather, spice and dried flowers add layers to this forward, mid-weight Barbera from Braida. The 2019 is potent and earthy, with plenty of intrigue." Vinous

Elegance, freshness and drinkability - these are the terms that immediately came to mind when we tasted this extremely precise Barbera. Bright light red with orange reflections. Clear bouquet of cherries, blackberries and spices. In the mouth again this freshness and clarity, the fine tannins accompany the forest-fruity, juicy taste until a slightly nutty finish. SUPERIORE.DE

The grapes for the Barbera d'Alba Tre Vigne, which impresses every year, come mainly from vineyards in Castiglione Falletto, a small part of the fruit comes from Ravera. Black cherry, plum, chocolate, leather, liquorice, spices and menthol are presented here in an intoxicating, exotically ripe drop that is already very enjoyable at a young age. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 Barbera d'Alba Tre Vigne is soft, fruity and very easy to like. Crushed raspberry fruit, sweet spice, mint and licorice are all kicked up in this tasty, mid-weight Barbera. The 2019 is a real charmer." Vinous

"Beautifully rich and layered, the Vietti 2019 Barbera d'Alba Tre Vigne meets all its marks. The wine offers pleasure, softness, concentration and an easy-drinking style that could accompany and enhance any of your favorite foods, from pasta to grilled meat. It ends with richness and a sweet note that lands softly onto the palate." Robert Parker

The Barbera d'Alba Quass is of enormous concentration and depth. On the nose dark berries, flowers, cloves and leather, on the palate a lot of spicy cherry fruit, articulated and structured, with a soft core of blackberry and exuberant acidity. Very attractive! SUPERIORE.DE